The Enneagram

Years ago, when I was going through a leadership training, part of the training required us to take the Myers-Briggs personality test.  Through this test, I discovered that I am an ISFJ: The Nurturer.

I wasn’t sure what that meant, but when I read the description I was surprised at how well it described me. And for the first time, I realized that as an introvert, I have just as much to offer the world as an extrovert. I no longer saw being an introvert as a weakness, but a strength. As a quiet observer, I often pick up on subtle non-verbal cues, and I can usually sense how others are feeling.  
 
I’ve known for years that I am an ISFJ, but several months ago I heard about something called the Enneagram. According to the Enneagram, an ancient personality tool, there are 9 different personality types. Knowing your personality type will help you understand why you think, feel, and behave in certain ways. 

​Here’s a fun infographic about the Enneagram:

Click HERE  to get descriptions about all 9 Enneagram types. 

There are several free Enneagram tests you can take online. I really like this one. You will need to provide an e-mail address, but it will give you a detailed report with your results. 

To discover your Enneagram number, I would also recommend reading The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. 

​The chapters give you detailed information about each personality type, including what it looks like to be a healthy and unhealthy version of each type. 

Finally, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to Annie F. Downs' EnneaSummer Podcast. 

​You can listen to her episodes on your favorite podcast app by searching for “That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs.” 

​In each episode, Annie talks with two friends about a different Enneagram type. They share what their day-to-day life is like, along with strengths and challenges associated with their Enneagram type. Hearing these conversations confirmed...

I am an Enneagram 2: The Helper

Discovering more about my personality has helped me embrace who God created me to be.

Learning about other personality types has helped me be more compassionate, empathetic, and understanding. 

​​What's your Enneagram type?